CAE Speaking Paper 5 Parts 3 and 4

Part 3 Hopes and dreams Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes (5 minutes for groups of three). Here are some pictures of people who have different hopes and dreams. First, talk to each other about how difficult it might be for these people to make their hopes and dreams come true. Then decide which two are the most likely to become reality.

How difficult might it be for these people to make their hopes and dreams come true? Which two are the most likely to become reality?

Part 4 How important is it for people to have hopes and dreams? What hopes for the future of the world would you like to see become reality? What aspects of life today would have seemed impossible to people in the past? Our hopes and dreams change as we get older. What differences are there between children’s and adults’ dreams? Instead of accepting the world as it is, what could we do to make it a better place?

Take more exercise Part 3 Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes (5 minutes for groups of three). I’d like you to imagine that a leaflet is being produced to encourage people living in the cities to take more exercise. Here are some pictures which are being considered for the leaflet. First, talk to each other about how successful these pictures would be in encouraging city people to take more exercise. Then decide which two pictures should be included in the leaflet.

How successful would these pictures be in encouraging city people to take more exercise? Which two picures should be included in the leaflet?

Part 4 What other ways are there of keeping fit and healthy? How far do you agree that you have to spend a lot of money to stay fit and healthy? Some people say that nowadays we are more interested in looking after ourselves than looking after others. What’s your opinion? With new technology, people will be able to do almost anything they want to without leaving their homes. What would the disadvantages of this be? Modern medicine is making it possible for people to live longer. Do you think this is a good thing?

Part 3 Worldwide issues Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes (5 minutes for groups of three). Here are some pictures showing worldwide issues which worry people nowadays. First, talk to each other about why people find these issues worrying. Then decide in which two cases improvements are most needed.

Why do people find these issues worrying Why do people find these issues worrying? In which two cases are improvements most needed ?

Part 4 What do you think we as individuals can do to make improvements to our world? How important is it for us to understand different cultures and customs? It’s a fact that today most of the world’s wealth is in the hands of relatively few people. What could be done about this? Do you think human beings ever learn from the mistakes they have made in the past? Why? / Why not? One day all the nations of the world might live together peacefully. How likely do you think this is?

Working in the media Part 3 Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about three minutes (5 minutes for groups of three). Here are some pictures showing people who work in the media. First, talk to each other about what skills people might need to do these different jobs in the media. Then decide which job would be the most, and which the least, challenging.

What skills might people need to do these different jobs What skills might people need to do these different jobs ? Which job would be the most, and which the least, challenging ?

Part 4 What attracts people to work in the media? Some media personalities become very famous. What problems can this bring? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a large number of television channels to choose from? The news is now available 24 hours a day. Do you think this is a good thing? Why? / Why not? Some people say satellite television has led to a loss of national identity. What’s your view?

Source: Cambridge Official Examination Papers. CAE Book 3